Grain Warehouses Facing Decline in Texas
Texas grain warehouses once propelled by commodity credit and storage payments are vanishing as federal surplus programs shift to Food for Peace and overseas shipments. Licensed facilities fell from 832 in 1966 and are expected to drop by over a hundred this year. Many halls sit empty or repurposed for private storage or other goods.
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Austin
Texas
State Dept. of Agriculture
Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid
The notice states weekly publication cadence with second class postage paid at Whitewright Texas via the local post office and Tex. Press Association membership.
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Whitewright
Texas
Tex. Press Association
Subscription Rates by County and Region
Outside these counties. three dollars. Grayson and Fannin counties two dollars fifty cents. Foreign subscriptions five dollars.
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Grayson-Fannin Counties
Dinosaur footprints unearthed by bulldozer in Connecticut park
A 160 million year old set of Anchisauripus footprints from the Triassic period was discovered in Rocky Hill State Park Connecticut when a bulldozer uncovered them during highway department lab work. The find highlights paleontological significance and suggests erosion exposure occurred during construction.
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Rocky Hill State Park
Connecticut
Highway Department
Social Security notes expand disability benefit rules
Social Security district manager Gus Jones notes that disability payments are not limited to permanently disabled individuals. Benefits may be paid if the disability lasts or is expected to last 12 months or longer and prevents any substantial gainful work. Eligibility considers training, age, and work history with a requirement of five years of work in the prior ten years. The State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency reviews cases, and offices in Sherman and Bonham provide guidance and claim filing options.
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Gus Jones
Jones
Social Security
Sherman
West Mulberry
Bonham
Sam Rayburn Drive
Sam Houston Removed Over Texas Union Stand in 1861
Sam Houston was ousted from the Texas governorship after he refused to withdraw Texas from the Union as Confederate authorities moved to secede in 1861. The dispute centered on allegiance during the secession crisis, reflecting the broader tensions in Texas and the United States at the time.
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Sam Houston
Texas
Union
Bob Dunlap
Independent Executrix Named in Rodgers Estate Case
Frances Louella Rodgers appointed June 15 1967 as independent executrix of Clifford Samuel Rodgers deceased Grayson County Texas to receive all claims and payments at 210 West McLain Street Sherman Texas notice to file claims at executrix address. Published in The Whitewright Sun June 22 1967.
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Clifford Samuel Rodgers
Grayson County
Texas
Frances Louella Rodgers
West McLain Street
Sherman
Whitewright Sun
School Board tabs teachers in 1922 locals
The 1922 school year slate lists H. L. Durham as superintendent and a long roster of teachers including Mrs. O.M. Whedbee Miss Gertrude Schooling Miss Elvie Eagleton Miss Oneida Copeland Miss Sarah Hampton Miss Ruth Hampton Miss Mae Hall and more. W. O. Brents named postmaster at Whitewright. A son born to Raymond Phillips on June 13. Alice Giles burned by acid. Mrs. Alice B. Bowling dies.
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H. L. Durham
O.M. Whedbee
Annabel Finnell
Gertrude Schooling
Elvie Eagleton
Oneida Copeland
Sarah Hampton
Ruth Hampton
Mae Hall
Orbin Blanton
Susie Noe
Tommie Chenoweth
Clara Craig
Cora Lee Echols
Minnie Birkner
D. B. Taylor
Lloyd Wright
Ruth Abernathy
Annette Harp
Gladys Ray
W. O. Brents
Whitewright
Raymond Phillips
Alice Giles
Alice B. Bowling
35 Years Ago June 16 1932 Jesse Bow presented Sun
A brief historical item notes that on June 16 1932 Jesse Bow presented the Sun in an event marked by long standing local archival interest. It records the date and the presenter as the core facts.
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Jesse Bow
Texas Citation Notice in Grayson County Suit No 7292
Public legal notice to multiple Estes heirs and spouses to answer by July 17 1967 in a partition suit for land in Grayson County detailed description of parcels including Lots 23 24 25 26 Block E WV Whitesboro and adjacent tracts with a possible receiver if partition fails. Court clerk E R Brodhead issues. published in The Whitewright Sun June 8 15 22 29 1967.
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State OF Texas
James Estes
W. W. Estes
Neil Trammell Estes
Raymond Trenton Estes
Charles Estes
Fred H. Estes
G. Estes
J. W. Estes
Irs
15Th District Court
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Texas
Velvie Estes Wight
Herbert Estes
J. G. Estes
Edith Warner
L. B. Warner
Kate Garvin
Patsy Bennett
Lawrence Bennett
Jessie Ferrell Deckard
Harry F. Deckhard
Ezra Wilson Estes
E. G. Estes
Asa Hartsfield
Perry Stringfield
William Ritchey
Towit
Whitesboro
Grayson
State of
Jordan Creek
Perry Springfield
Missouri-Kansas & Texas Railroad
W. B
Jerry Stringfield Survey
J. M. Buchanan
N. W
Texas & Pacific Ry. Co
N. Line
E. R. Brodhead
Louise Hauschild
Whitewright Sun
Gladys Hamilton
Two carloads of onions bought by government at 60c per bushel
In a 1937 notice the federal government purchased two carloads of onions here at sixty cents a bushel. Also reported: Mrs. Bill Riddle noted last Thursday and Mrs. L H Darwin, 85, died near Kentucky town Friday. Royal Arch Masons elected officers led by John Reeves as H P and J F Lilley as E K.
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Bill Riddle
L. H. Darwin
Kentuckytown
Royal Arch Masons
John Reeves
H. P
J. F. Lilley
E. K
R. C. Vestal
E. S
P. A. Short
C. H
Ross R
Texas Auto Toll Fatalities Report Rise in Year
Texas DPS reports 1349 traffic deaths so far this year, up 7 percent from the previous year. Fatal crashes total 1104, up from 1054 last year as authorities note rising roadway risk.
Maple Flavor Enhances Banana Walnut Cake Frosting
If you like maple flavoring add a little maple extract to a butter frosting for a banana walnut cake. This combination of flavors really goes together.
Savoy College Exes Hold Annual Meeting Sunday
Ex-students of Savoy College gathered in the new Savoy school building for the 1967 reunion to memorialize Prof. Halsell and his school. Only one attendee, Mrs Alpha Deatherage Jenkins, was present, but 13 children and three grandchildren joined in approving yearly reunions. Officers Kenneth Woodward Glenmore Hodge and Mrs G R Newby were re elected for another year.
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SAVOY
R. R. Halsell
Prof. Halsell
Alpha Deatherage Jenkins
Ex-Students Association
Kenneth Woodward
Duncan
Okla
Glenmore Hodge
Bonham
G. R. Newby
Leonard Picnic Scheduled Again Leonard Jaycees revive old settlers reunion
Leonard Jaycees will sponsor a return to the old settlers reunion with contests sack races quilting demonstrations and carnival. A 7 p.m. parade on Monday July 17 opens the event with activities each evening July 17 22 at Leonard Park inviting public participation.
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Leonard
Old Settlers
Leonard Jaycees
Old Park
Jaycees
the Leonard Park
Divorce petition filed in 15th District Court
No 72928 James William Gailey is plaintiff and Betty Ann Gailey is defendant seeking divorce on grounds of cruel treatment. Last day of May 1967 order issued. final date May 31. deputy Gladys Hamilton filed. Published in The Whitewright Sun June 8, 15, 22 and 29, 1967.
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State OF Texas
Betty Ann Gailey
A. D
15Th District Court
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Texas
James William Gailey
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